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Vocabulary Entry
tattling
|verb • noun
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verb
To reveal secrets or inform on someone, typically in a way that is considered disloyal.
Example Sentences
"She didn't want to start tattling on her friends about their secrets."
"He was afraid that his brother would start tattling to their parents."
"Tattling can often lead to more problems than it solves."
N
noun
The act of revealing information about someone's actions, often used disapprovingly.
Example Sentences
"Tattling among children can create unnecessary drama."
"Her constant tattling made it hard for anyone to trust her."
"He had a reputation for tattling on classmates to the teacher."